Knox County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1087 - Substance Use & Mental Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1087.1) | 18 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter). |
| 1087.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language. |
| 1087.5) | 18 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery. |
| 1087.7) | 0 |
Number of individuals who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy. |
| 1087.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming. |
| 1087.11) | 10 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns. |
Success Stories
Growing Plants and Expanding Horizons
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Substance Use & Mental Health
In 2021, 17,466 Kentuckians age 12 and older were admitted to drug and alcohol substance use centers, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). According to the 2023 Extension Community Assessment, Knox County residents identified Spero Health Recovery Center as a priority.Knox County FCS Agent, Kelsee Dewees and Agriculture Agent, Kelsee Dewees, collaborated with Spero Health during April to November to teach both gardening skills and nutrition educati
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